mobile devices
Mobile ad libraries create major risk for enterprise data
Every day at Mojave Threat Labs, our research team analyzes thousands of mobile apps using more than 200 individual risk factors. One of the key risk factors that we track is …
Keeping your data secure while on the move
John Michael is the CEO at iStorage, a provider of secure portable data storage. In this interview he discusses the often overlooked repercussions of data loss, offers tips …
Misconfiguration to blame for most mobile security breaches
Nearly 2.2 billion smartphones and tablets will be sold to end users in 2014 according to Gartner, Inc. While security incidents originating from mobile devices are rare, …
Apps on your Android phone can take photos without you knowing
A researcher has demonstrated that it’s possible for malicious attackers to create an Android app that will surreptitiously take pictures and upload them to a remote …
Mobile app for single sign-on access to thousands of applications
Ping Identity announced a native mobile application that delivers single sign-on (SSO) access to thousands of applications from any device. Available for iOS and Android, the …
Free privacy and security scans with McAfee Mobile Security
McAfee announced the latest version of McAfee Mobile Security that now enables consumers to run free privacy and security scans. These scans allow users to identify apps that …
Half of security pros fail to secure data
Research conducted at Infosecurity Europe 2014 has revealed that 50% of security professionals do not secure data on portable storage devices such as USBs and external hard …
Fake mobile AV apps sold on Google Play and Windows Phone Store
Remember when the popular but totally useless security app named Virus Shield appeared for sale on Google Play and netted its creators over $40,000 before being removed from …
Consumers have little security concern with BYOD
Despite the rise in the use of personal devices for business use, U.S. consumers are showing scant concern for security when it comes to BYOD. According to a recent survey by …
Wi-Fi Smart Plug: Control devices from anywhere
D-Link announced the Wi-Fi Smart Plug (DSP-W215), which allows users to monitor and control their home’s electronic devices from anywhere. Using the free mydlink app for …
Mobile phone security transformed with 4 new encryption apps
Following the high profile breaches of mobile phone security that have hit the headlines in recent years, a British company has launched a new range of mobile phone apps that …
IT sec pros surprisingly cavalier about mobile security best practices
A flash poll conducted at Infosecurity Europe 2014 by Centrify Corporation has found that 94 per cent of IT security professionals use third party applications on their mobile …
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